• 1 T olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 t red pepper flakes
• 1 t salt
• pepper
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 c water
• 12-16 oz ziti pasta
• 1⁄2 c heavy cream
• 1⁄2 c parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 c fresh basil leaves, minced
• 1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Combine oil, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt in a large, non-stick skillet and saute over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, water, and ziti pasta. Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat as needed to maintain vigorous simmer, until ziti is almost tender, 15-18 minutes.

Stir in cream, Parmesan, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over ziti. Cover and cook until mozzarella is completely melted, about 10 minutes.